NBA calls out comedian Lasisi Elenu over his ‘tasteless’ lawyer jokes. Threatens to take strict action against him.

Popular comedian and entertainer Lasisi Elenu has been called out by the Nigerian Bar Association.

Few Days ago, the comedian posted a skit on his social media pages dressed as a ”barrister”.

This post got so many engagement as it was shared round social media making it go viral.

The Assistant National Publicity Secretary Of the Association Habeeb Lawal, took to his twitter to address this.

Dear @lasisielenu, We’ve been tagged! We beg to use you as a point of reference to all other comedians. Lawyers have awesome sense of humour, as such we enjoy your jokes & appreciate the creativity. However, if you must represent our profession in your works…

kindly ensure you properly adorn the wig, bip & gown. We acknowledge your right of expression, but NOTE that we also reserve the rights to take all NECESSARY steps to guide against the ridicule of our noble profession and @NigBarAssoc
shall not hesitate to exercise those rights.
In the likely event that you need a guide on how to make a joke about lawyers without ridiculing our appearance

He went further to lay down guide to help the comedian and other comedians portray Lawyers the the association at large.

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